See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If

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Object hit the eye at high speed (such as from a lawn mower, golf ball, fireworks)

Sharp object hit the eye (such as metallic chip)

Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches

Any cut on the eyelid or eyeball

Constant tearing or blinking

Child keeps the eye covered or refuses to open it

Severe pain

Age under 1 year old

You think your child needs to be seen urgently

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If

You think your child needs to be seen, but not urgently

Bruises near the eye (such as a black eye or bleeding into the white of the eyeball) in child less than 5 years old

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

No tetanus shot in over 5 years for DIRTY cuts (over 10 years for CLEAN cuts)

You have other questions or concerns

Parent Care at Home If

Minor eye injury and you don't think your child needs to be seen

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. For more information, click here.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. For more information, click here.